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Abraham of Grenada (attributed to). Brith Menucha [theurgical work concerning the names of God and their associated powers].

Auction 95 · Lot 192

Abraham of Grenada (attributed to). Brith Menucha [theurgical work concerning the names of God and their associated powers].

Estimate
$800–$1,200
Hammer price
$700

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

(KABBALAH).

printer

Shmuel ben Yissachar Baer Segal

Place

Berditchev

Publication

1807

references

Vinograd, Berdichev 1.

summary

This work was highly valued by the Ar’i z’l. It is reported that the late Rebbe of Belz instructed that the Brith Menuchah be read to him on the night of Yom Kippur, particularly the narrative of the High Priest’s dramatic entry into the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur.
ff. 40. Lightly stained, stamps. Modern boards. Sm. 4to.
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